Leppardra [2010-03-14 05:11:56 +0000 UTC]
Hee-hee, well, at least in your drawing the two American hockey players are smiling. The U.S. hockey team pouted like a bunch of little kids while receiving their silver medals. Tsk, tsk, such behavior over a mere piece of medal that, IMOH, wasn't even that well designed.
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con2020tran In reply to Leppardra [2010-03-15 20:09:16 +0000 UTC]
Thanks~ And I agree, but it's not like we can't understand their disappointment—this especially right after having just lost. They really should hold the medals ceremonies after some time has elapsed, when everyone has had a chance to calm down and can receive their medals gratuitously . But, yeah, time restraints...lol, glad to know I'm not the only one who thought that. They look incredibly warped or something.
Leppardra In reply to con2020tran [2010-03-16 03:49:03 +0000 UTC]
I definitely understand their disappointment; I'd be disappointed too if it were me. And I agree with you that they should have held the medal ceremony later when emotions had settled down and both the winners and second-placers can receive their prizes in a more gracious frame of mind. But it's not just time restraints. Television always goes for the Big Dramatic Moment in sports, and especially so when it comes to the Olympics. And usually at the expense of the viewers and the participants.
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